Homestead Exemption & Portability, Explained for Your Clients

What Florida's homestead exemption and Save Our Homes portability actually do, who qualifies, the deadlines that matter, and how to spot a portability opportunity for a move-up seller.

Homestead and portability come up in nearly every Florida residential deal, and clients routinely misunderstand them. You're not their tax advisor — but knowing the mechanics lets you set expectations, avoid surprises, and occasionally surface real money for a move-up seller.